News Archives for World - 2024-05-23

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World

Germany's Scholz echoes Macron's call for deeper European military cooperation

FRANKFURT: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Europe needs closer military collaboration, and said he also favors ...

Published 23 May, 2024 11:01pm

Europe

Kremlin condemns calls for Kyiv to use US arms in Russia

MOSCOW: Moscow on Thursday attacked "hothead" US lawmakers after mounting calls, including from House Speaker Mike...

Published 23 May, 2024 10:55pm

Middle East

Israel warns of ‘serious consequences’ for ties with countries recognising Palestinian state

OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign ministry said Thursday that Israel’s ties with Ireland, Norway and Spain will...

Published 23 May, 2024 07:55pm

Middle East

Egypt still committed to Gaza truce talks, say sources

CAIRO: Egypt remains committed to helping negotiate a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza despite doubts...

Published 23 May, 2024 07:04pm

Middle East

35,800 Palestinians killed in Gaza offensive since Oct. 7, health ministry says

DUBAI: More than 35,800 Palestinians have been killed and 80,011 have been injured in Israeli military offensive on...

Published 23 May, 2024 06:59pm

Middle East

Yellen fears ‘humanitarian crisis’ if Israel cuts off Palestinian banks

STRESA: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Thursday of the risk of a “humanitarian crisis” if Israel cuts off...

Published 23 May, 2024 04:57pm

Europe

Fatal strikes rock Kharkiv as Russia claims fresh advances

KYIV: Russian strikes on Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv killed at least seven people, authorities said...

Published 23 May, 2024 04:51pm

Europe

Russia says EU will feel ‘full measure’ of retaliation over plan to use frozen assets to help Ukraine

MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that the European Union will feel the...

Published 23 May, 2024 04:49pm

South Asia

India police probe suspected murder of Bangladesh lawmaker

KOLKATA: Indian police are working with detectives from neighbouring Bangladesh to investigate the suspected murder...

Published 23 May, 2024 04:18pm

Middle East

Gaza civil defence says 26 killed in Israeli air strikes

GAZA STRIP: Gaza’s civil defence agency said two pre-dawn Israeli air strikes on Thursday killed 26 people in Gaza...

Published 23 May, 2024 03:59pm

Europe

World Court to rule on Friday on measures over Israel’s Rafah aggression

THE HAGUE: The International Court of Justice will rule on Friday on South Africa’s request to order a halt to...

Updated 23 May, 2024 05:26pm

Europe

Kremlin says Russia will retaliate against Norway’s ‘discriminatory’ ban on Russian tourists

MOSCOW: The Kremlin called plans by Norway to ban entry for most Russian tourists discriminatory and said on...

Published 23 May, 2024 02:48pm

Europe

Kremlin says Putin has had no contact with Trump on reporter’s possible release

MOSCOW: The Kremlin said on Thursday said President Vladimir Putin had not had any contact with Donald Trump, after...

Published 23 May, 2024 02:46pm

Middle East

Ship off Yemen reports missile strike nearby, vessel and crew safe, UKMTO says

DUBAI: A merchant ship off the coast of Yemen reported a missile hitting the water nearby, Britain’s sea trade...

Published 23 May, 2024 02:43pm

Middle East

Thousands bid farewell to Iran’s Raisi ahead of burial

TEHRAN: Thousands marched in Iran on Thursday on the final day of funeral rites for president Ebrahim Raisi, who...

Updated 23 May, 2024 05:28pm

Europe

Norway to block entry for most Russian tourists

OSLO: Norway will further restrict access for Russian tourist travellers due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, blocking...

Published 23 May, 2024 12:14pm

USA

Former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley says she will vote for Trump

WASHINGTON: Former Republican presidential contender Nikki Haley said on Wednesday that she will vote for Donald...

Published 23 May, 2024 12:07pm

USA

US House passes crypto bill despite warnings from SEC

The US House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that aims to create a new legal framework for digital...

Published 23 May, 2024 11:11am

Europe

Emmanuel Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks

SYDNEY/PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday police reinforcements in New Caledonia would remain as long...

Published 23 May, 2024 10:53am

South Asia

In India’s heat, Delhi labourers toil in ‘red hot’ conditions

NEW DELHI: Working on a highway project in one of India’s hottest areas this summer, Banwari Singh handles iron bars...

Published 23 May, 2024 10:27am

World

At least 4 killed in Mexico after stage collapse at campaign event, local media report

MEXICO CITY: At least four people died and others were injured on Wednesday evening in the northern Mexican state of...

Published 23 May, 2024 10:19am

Europe

Russia deals symbolic blow to Ukraine with village capture

KYIV: Russia said Wednesday that its forces had retaken Klishchiivka, one of a handful of villages on the eastern...